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If you’ve not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week (11th March), we’ve summarised some of the key stories for you. A new drug to lower cholesterol A new type of drug, called Bempedoic Acid could offer an alternative solution to people who have high cholesterol. A recent study

If you’ve not had time to catch up on all the latest health news this week (11th March), we’ve summarised some of the key stories for you.

A new drug to lower cholesterol

A new type of drug, called Bempedoic Acid could offer an alternative solution to people who have high cholesterol.

A recent study suggests the pill lowers cholesterol in people who continue to have high levels despite taking other drugs such as statins.

MSPs call for a study of social media’s impact on mental health

MSPs have called for research to be carried out on the impact of social media on young people’s mental health.

Holyrood’s public audit committee has been studying a significant increase in the number of children and teens experiencing mental health problems and urges the government to explore the effect that social media is having in the rising demand of mental health services.

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